Among the following, the narrow spectrum antibiotic is:

8 2019 Chemistry in Everyday LifeDrugs – Antibiotics Easy
Among the following, the narrow spectrum antibiotic is:
A penicillin G
B ampicillin
C amoxycillin
D chloramphenicol

Detailed Solution

Penicillin G is a narrow spectrum antibiotic. Ampicillin and amoxycillin are broad spectrum penicillins, and chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic.

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